| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 July 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Germany | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Stuttgarter Kickers | ||
| Number | 22 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2019 | SSV Ulm 1846 | 198 | (80) |
| 2020– | Stuttgarter Kickers | 80 | (35) |
| International career | |||
| Württemberg | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 April 2024 | |||
David Braig (born 22 July 1991) is a German footballer who last played as a striker for Stuttgarter Kickers.[1][2]
Early life
Braig is a native of Ehingen, Germany.[3]
Youth career
Braig joined the youth academy of German side SSV Ulm 1846 at the age of fourteen.[4] He then played for the club's under-19 team and made his league debut for the first team on 22 May 2010.[5]
Senior club career
Braig started his career with German side SSV Ulm 1846, where he was second captain of the club, was described as "face of SSV Ulm 1846 football", and was their longest-serving player.[6] After the club was declared insolvent in 2014, he helped the club achieve fifth place the next season.[7] He then helped them achieve promotion and was regarded as a fan favorite.[8] In 2020, he signed for German side Stuttgarter Kickers, where he was regarded as an important played for the club.[9] He helped them achieve promotion.[10]
International career
Braig played for the Württemberg regional football team at the UEFA Regions Cup.
Style of play
Braig mainly operates as a striker and was known for his strength, receiving comparisons to Ivory Coast international Didier Drogba.[11]
Personal life
Braig has regarded Brazil international Ronaldo as his football idol.[11]
References
- ^ "„Vor 8000 Zuschauern gegen Ulm – das wär's"". stuttgarter-zeitung.de.
- ^ "David Braig: „Ich gönne den Ulmern alles"". swp.de.
- ^ "David Braig erfüllt sich ein Kindheitstraum". swp.de.
- ^ "David Braig verlängert Vertrag". ulm-news.de.
- ^ "David Braig bittet SSV Ulm 1846 um Vertragsauflösung". ulm-news.de.
- ^ "Bonusspiel zum Genießen für David Braig". swp.de.
- ^ "David Braig muss noch leiden". augsburger-allgemeine.de.
- ^ "David Braig in der Winterpause ein Thema?". stuttgarter-nachrichten.de.
- ^ "„Ich weiß, wie man Eintracht Frankfurt schlägt"". stuttgarter-nachrichten.de.
- ^ "David Braig steigt in die Regionalliga auf". swp.de.
- ^ a b "David Braig zu seinem Wechsel zu den Blauen". stuttgarter-zeitung.de.
This page was last edited on 29 April 2024, at 18:54